How much weight can each shelf in a commercial storage cabinet hold?

Commercial steel cabinet shelves are rated for 100–150 lbs uniformly distributed — enough for heavy binders, reams of paper, or small equipment. Laminate shelves typically handle 50–100 lbs. 'Uniformly distributed' is key — piling heavy items in the center of a shelf stresses it more than spreading the load evenly. Don't exceed rated capacity, especially on upper shelves where a failure is more dangerous. FindOfficeFurniture.com lists per-shelf weight ratings on every product — call 888-719-4960.